Short Stories
The stories are short, the ideas are not.
Short stories are not my usual medium, but I love writing them. When I start a story, it usually turns novel length. The short stories I write are usually the result of a challenge or competition—while I balk at the confines of a word count, I enjoy the precision and discipline it takes to craft them. At times I struggle, but in the end feel a sense of accomplishment. Some of these have actually won. I hope you enjoy reading them.
The stories are short, the ideas are not. They don’t always follow my ethos. Not all are mysteries or thrillers. Some are comedic, others dramatic. Some are science, all are fiction.
Tick Tick Boom
Two bombs are thrown over the fence at a US Navy Yard – can George and Carl defuse them in time?
(995 words)
Bob’s Musical Journey
What if your superpower could get you killed?
(1989 words)
Doug’s Victory
Doug is prepared to lose, but winning comes with its own peril.
(499 words)
Good Golly Gertrude
Two teens stubble upon, and into, an old navy barracks, where ghostly voices from the past attempt to stop them poking around.
(857 words)